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P712 HBL

1997 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,916 mi
Last recorded83,916 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo81,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 HBL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2008 83,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s windscreen wash poor

Pass 28 Jun 2007 78,541 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 78,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rough bearing noise from engine

Pass 29 Jun 2006 74,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rough bearing noise from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2005 69,231 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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P712 HBL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 81,770 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P712 HBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P712 HBL registered?

P712 HBL is a 1997 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P712 HBL safe to buy?

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